The Freikorps Hacketau was formed on 18 March 1919 in Recklinghausen, primarily of men from Infanterie-Regiment 16 Freiherr von Sparr. It saw action in the Ruhr 1920.It was used to form Reichswehr-Brigade 7 in June 1919.

Commanders

Oberleutnant Hacketau Oberleutnant Carl Mentz

Formed in the area of

Generalkommando VII. Armeekorps Münster (Provinz Westfalen, Lippe)

Manpower strength

825

Notable members

SA-Gruppenführer Walther Stennes (later in opposition to Hitler)(the ranks are the highest ranks reached in the Third Reich era)

Insignia

The "Hacketau" cuff title was used by this unit.

A large silver death's head was painted on the front of their helmets.

A memorial in memory of the fallen of this Freikorps unit was inaugurated 24 June 1923 in Remscheid.